In the digital age, a great deal of communication is enacted through text messages, emails and social media platforms, where emojis are frequently used. A Canadian Court recently held that the thumbs up emoji was enough to constitute acceptance of contractual terms, similar to a signature, to create a legally binding contract.

In this Trial by Podcast, Law Graduates Emma-Lee Jones, Britney Tassone and Antonia Bonura discuss how emojis are becoming intertwined into the legal landscape.